City Intelligence

Olympia, WA

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Olympia. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB
SchoolsA+
SafetyB+

Population

74,008

Median Home

$464K

Median Income

$91K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 74,008, Olympia is a mid-sized WA city. Median household income is $91K with homes valued around $464K. The city scores highest in schools (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Olympia, WA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$464K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

65%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Olympia, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

98501

Area Stats

Pop: 46,796

Home Value: $458K

98516

Area Stats

Pop: 27,212

Home Value: $475K

Olympia Area Map

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Schools Near Olympia

Schools in and around Olympia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Chambers Prairie Elementary School

Evergreen Forest Elementary

Horizons Elementary

Lacey Elementary

Lakes Elementary School

Lydia Hawk Elementary

Mountain View Elementary

Olympic View Elementary

Pleasant Glade Elementary

Seven Oaks Elementary

South Bay Elementary

Woodland Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

Aspire Middle School

Chinook Middle School

Komachin Middle School

Nisqually Middle School

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

High Schools (3)

North Thurston High School

River Ridge High School

Timberline High School

Private Schools (11)

CAPITAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

NOVA SCHOOL

OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL

ST MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL

TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Olympia stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB
SchoolsA+
SafetyB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesB-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Olympia and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.